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Lampshades made from seaweed composite
Brand: Tŷ Syml
Applications: Lighting
By combining seaweed with recycled waste paper, Tŷ Syml has created a bio-material that is 100% sustainable and adds value to the environment. The material formed from this combination is tough and durable with a texture similar to cork. It is tactile and possesses a natural warmth, with subtle smells of the sea. Different varieties of seaweed can be used to produce different colours and different characteristics.
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146 Marylebone Road
London, NW1 5PH
info@edge.co.uk
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